The last two years, I did a year-end review about my life and travels. I’m going to be completely honest and admit that I almost forgot this year. Do you ever get so caught up in everything you have to do that you forget to stop and look at where you came from? That’s been […]
Kathmandu to Chitwan by Tourist, Local & Night Bus
One of the things that is so confusing about traveling in Nepal, is understanding how to get from one place to another. I’m not sure why there isn’t a bus map or schedule at this point, but it isn’t nearly as hard to navigate as one would think. Despite that, there are some things to […]
Tangting Village: Experiencing Pure Nepal
Nepal seems to be one of those countries that never runs out of beauty. Just when you think it can’t get any better, it does. I’m lucky enough to have a local friend who was willing to show me what he referred to as “pure Nepal.” We’d be heading into the Annapurna Conservation Area, but […]
Peanut Free Pad Thai Recipe from Thailand
Whenever I travel to a new country, I always take a cooking class. It’s become a tradition, and I love that it’s a souvenir I can take home and share with everyone. This year, I have experimented with all of the recipes I learned during my travels. I’m lucky I have family and friends who […]
22 Small Gifts for Hikers: Stocking Stuffer Edition
Buying gifts for hikers can be tricky because most of the time hikers are SUPER picky about what they are willing to carry with them when they go hiking or trekking. For long distance hikers, every bit of weight makes a difference and carrying anything unnecessary or overweight is a drag (literally). So here are […]
10 Short Treks in Nepal that Take Less Than 7 Days
While most people dream of doing bucket list treks like Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit, the time commitment for these is usually two weeks at a minimum. For those of us who can’t commit to two weeks in the mountains, or maybe don’t want to, there are tons of short treks in Nepal […]
Nepal in December: Weather, Festivals, Trekking & More
December in Nepal falls between the peak tourist season (October and November) and the coldest month of the year (January) making it a questionable month to visit. Is it still safe to trek or is it too late in the season? Is it too cold? What is there to do during December? Since it’s between […]
7 Best Places to Visit Near Kathmandu with Epic Views
Who says you have to trek for days to see the Himalaya mountains? The truth is, some of the best places to visit near Kathmandu have Himalayan views. These city, towns, and villages are only a few hours from the Tribhuvan International Airport making them the ideal place to visit as soon as you arrive […]
Volunteer in Nepal: Shanti Leprosy Community
Finding a place to volunteer in Nepal has become more and more difficult over the years. There’s tons of information online, but it’s hard to know which places are legitimate. Then, when you find one, it usually comes with a giant fee. Somehow, volunteering has become a business model where the only person benefiting is […]
Discovering my Fiancés Roots in Chilingkha, Nepal
This year, my fiancé and I decided to discover his roots in Nepal. We previously visited Tansen, Palpa where his father was from and where he was born and raised. But he’d always been curious about his mother’s side. She’s from an area called Chilingkha, and he’d never visited before. Originally, we had planned to […]